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07-22-2017, 09:15 AM
#6002
Haha, it actually was not intentional! The little nut fell off when I was running it a few weeks ago. I just replaced it with a new one, maybe I should take it off again! However, that's really the look I was going for, a stripped down racer with basic steel wheels. Glad you like it!
Gonna be a bit embarrassing if that's what yall are talking about above, I can't see the pictures.
08-06-2017, 12:07 PM
#6004
Tech Rookie
08-07-2017, 07:09 AM
#6005
If you are posting from another site, get the properties of the image (the image address) and paste that into the IMG button window. See the little square yellow button with mountains in it in the tool bar choices.
Hope that helps.
09-03-2017, 07:16 PM
#6006
What decals and color work best?
I'd like to replicate this car, It looks like the HPI #17546 works perfectly. But, does the HPI body come with the decals for the side and top stripes? or would I need to paint those?
Besides the base yellow, what paint should I get? Chrome brush-on paint for the bumper and black brush-on paint for the spoiler and window outlines?
Also, what are your go-to decal kits for numbers and advertisers?
Besides the base yellow, what paint should I get? Chrome brush-on paint for the bumper and black brush-on paint for the spoiler and window outlines?
Also, what are your go-to decal kits for numbers and advertisers?
09-03-2017, 08:05 PM
#6008
new plan
Welp, just realized Im gonna need to buy a different shell. I thought "active powersports" stocked it but a quick search says they're just some dropshipping company that takes weeks to ship.
I guess I'll go for the same look with the J-71 cause I want to race in the next 2 weeks. Anybody have a clue when the next wave of bodies will be stocked?
I guess I'll go for the same look with the J-71 cause I want to race in the next 2 weeks. Anybody have a clue when the next wave of bodies will be stocked?
09-03-2017, 09:40 PM
#6009
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
Welp, just realized Im gonna need to buy a different shell. I thought "active powersports" stocked it but a quick search says they're just some dropshipping company that takes weeks to ship.
I guess I'll go for the same look with the J-71 cause I want to race in the next 2 weeks. Anybody have a clue when the next wave of bodies will be stocked?
I guess I'll go for the same look with the J-71 cause I want to race in the next 2 weeks. Anybody have a clue when the next wave of bodies will be stocked?
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09-05-2017, 10:53 AM
#6011
I'd like to replicate this car, It looks like the HPI #17546 works perfectly. But, does the HPI body come with the decals for the side and top stripes? or would I need to paint those?
Besides the base yellow, what paint should I get? Chrome brush-on paint for the bumper and black brush-on paint for the spoiler and window outlines?
Also, what are your go-to decal kits for numbers and advertisers?
Besides the base yellow, what paint should I get? Chrome brush-on paint for the bumper and black brush-on paint for the spoiler and window outlines?
Also, what are your go-to decal kits for numbers and advertisers?
10-14-2017, 10:56 AM
#6013
I want to make a rear spoiler for my McAllister Cougar body. I've watched a few youtube videos on bending various plastics, so have some ideas. However, I wanted to see if anyone has any personal experience/advice on making their own r/c car spoilers.
I also had the idea of just cutting a rectangular piece of flat lexan or nylon and attaching it to the rear deck lid. A rear wing was an option on the Cougar, just like the Mustangs of that era. Of course if I you could just buy the rear wing from the HPI Boss Mustang, that would be perfect.
One other thought would be to get someone to 3D print a hard plastic wing or bolt on spoiler.
I'm not looking for any aero advantage. I just like the look of the wing on the back of the Cougar. Below are a few pics of Cougars with a wing and a spoiler...
I also had the idea of just cutting a rectangular piece of flat lexan or nylon and attaching it to the rear deck lid. A rear wing was an option on the Cougar, just like the Mustangs of that era. Of course if I you could just buy the rear wing from the HPI Boss Mustang, that would be perfect.
One other thought would be to get someone to 3D print a hard plastic wing or bolt on spoiler.
I'm not looking for any aero advantage. I just like the look of the wing on the back of the Cougar. Below are a few pics of Cougars with a wing and a spoiler...
10-15-2017, 12:37 PM
#6015
After a full Summer of racing the VTA class, it's time for a new body and paint....